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Quiet ZoneAs I keep reading how well Pleasanton is doing fiscally, I am wondering if we could revisit the idea of a quiet zone. Our...
Original post made by Martina Harrison on Feb. 11, 2016Last comment by no user name, on Feb 11, 2016 at 11:15 am | 1 comment | 1710 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Backers of measure to stop Lund Ranch development face Feb. 5 deadlineBackers of a proposed referendum to overturn the City Council's approval of a housing development on Lund Ranch will be at...
Original post made on Jan. 27, 2016Last comment by fradycove, on Feb 11, 2016 at 4:13 am | 44 comments | 7531 Views
AROUND TOWN
Letters: Residents weigh in on Lund RanchIn the wake of the Pleasanton City Council voting 3-1 to endorse a project to add 43 upscale homes to Lund Ranch in the city's...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2016Last comment by Fradycove, on Feb 11, 2016 at 3:50 am | 20 comments | 5884 Views
AROUND TOWN
Referendum backers file petitions with 6,000 signaturesProponents of placing a measure on the June ballot to overturn the City Council's approval of a 43-home development in Lund...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2016Last comment by BobB, on Feb 10, 2016 at 6:53 pm | 41 comments | 6857 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Hit and Run Attorney, Spencer Freeman, in jail after violating probationSpencer Freeman is the San Ramon attorney who hit and killed the Chinese nationalist in Dublin and fled the scene. He was...
Original post made by Finally some justice.... on Feb. 10, 2016There are no comments yet. 2015 Views
AROUND TOWN
False statements posted to SavePleasantonHillsides.comThere are several misstatements of fact/falsehoods currently posted to SavePleasantonHillsides.com (as of today, 2/10/16): "Lund...
Original post made by Fact checker on Feb. 10, 2016Last comment by Alexis B, on Feb 10, 2016 at 2:06 pm | 5 comments | 1957 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Sacrificing for Success: Unseen strugglesThe average household income in Pleasanton was $145,000 in 2014, and the median single-family home was $732,000. Many believe...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2016Last comment by FrequentWalkerMiles, on Feb 10, 2016 at 12:27 pm | 27 comments | 11852 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton Council honors the late Jean JonesActions by the Pleasanton City Council have wrapped up final affairs for Jean Jones, who died last year in her home at 309...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2016Last comment by Mary Nocar, on Feb 10, 2016 at 10:42 am | 2 comments | 6745 Views
AROUND TOWN
New Leaf Pleasanton Introduces Sustainable, Farm-Raised SalmonAttention seafood lovers! Read on to learn what is so special about the salmon that New Leaf Community Market, at 3550 Bernal...
Original post made by Patti Bond on Feb. 9, 2016There are no comments yet. 1702 Views
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Spring comes to Pleasanton in time for Lincoln's birthdayWhile our friends in many midwestern and eastern states are still battling the snow and chills of winter, it's an early spring...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2016Last comment by tiki3, on Feb 9, 2016 at 7:49 pm | 1 comment | 3758 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
CTC infoIf you're interested in what credentials, certificates or permits your children's teachers hold, visit the Commission on...
Original post made by If you\'re curious on Feb. 9, 2016Last comment by Josie, on Feb 9, 2016 at 7:04 pm | 1 comment | 1951 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Pleasanton police seize 4 San Jose men after chase for auto burglariesPleasanton police arrested four men from San Jose early Monday after they were spotted burglarizing a truck parked in the...
Original post made on Feb. 9, 2016Last comment by Cheryl , on Feb 9, 2016 at 12:15 pm | 1 comment | 8539 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Lund Ranch referendum petitions due at 5 p.m. tonightProponents of placing a measure on the June ballot to overturn the City Council's approval of a 43-home development in Lund...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2016Last comment by Alexis B, on Feb 8, 2016 at 9:05 pm | 68 comments | 5839 Views
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Readers sound off on possible Lund Ranch referendumLetters, phone calls and Town Square postings on the Pleasanton Weekly's website have been coming fast and furiously since...
Original post made on Jan. 21, 2016Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Feb 8, 2016 at 4:23 pm | 64 comments | 7836 Views
SPORTS
Super Bowl 50 fans can purchase merchandise at 50% offSuper Bowl 50 fans can purchase merchandise at 50% off starting today. Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2016/02/08/super-bowl-50-fans-can-purchase-me...
Original post made on Feb. 8, 2016Last comment by Paul Q, on Feb 8, 2016 at 9:33 am | 1 comment | 3977 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Super Bowl AVHSI heard from my kids that 80 people are performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Is that true?...
Original post made by Jonathon on Feb. 4, 2016Last comment by Julie, on Feb 6, 2016 at 10:17 pm | 2 comments | 2329 Views
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Referendum signatures turned in .... Thank goodness city council minutes exposes liars and those telling the truthI am pleased to learn that 6000 signatures have been submitted to referendum Lund Ranch. I don't understand why current...
Original post made by facts are facts on Feb. 5, 2016Last comment by facts are facts, on Feb 6, 2016 at 5:54 pm | 10 comments | 1933 Views
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Supervisor Miley at Pleasanton Farmer's Market 2/6Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley will be at the Pleasanton Farmer's Market tomorrow morning (2/6). He'd love to share...
Original post made by Rachel Weiler on Feb. 5, 2016There are no comments yet. 1577 Views
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Big events tomorrow could mean record BART ridershipBig events in San Francisco and Oakland tomorrow could make for record-breaking ridership on BART. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2016Last comment by Blake Nahmias, on Feb 5, 2016 at 11:29 am | 2 comments | 3982 Views
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Making phased retirement work for youPhased retirement is gaining steam. But before you sign on, it's important to understand how "phasing out" may affect your...
Original post made on Feb. 5, 2016Last comment by Daniel Scott, on Feb 5, 2016 at 8:40 am | 1 comment | 3060 Views
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